A food and drink festival due to take place in Heysham over the bank holiday weekend has been cancelled.
Organisers posted on social media on Saturday May 2 to advise that the event - originally advertised for Saturday May 2 to Monday May 4 - had been called off.
"This event has been cancelled due to lack of vendors paying for their site fee which made it financially impossible to run this event," said a post on the event Facebook page.
"With the running costs of musicians, artists, entertainers, ground running, security, first aid etcetera.
"All musicians, artists, entertainers were all notified. Any who paid (were) refunded.
"Sorry if this has caused any inconvenience to anyone.
"We did put a post on however for some reason it got took down due to some community guideline and we didn’t realise."
The festival was originally advertised as "the very first Heysham Food & Drink Festival" and "a fantastic weekend full of great food, drinks, and entertainment" with "a great selection of food and drink traders, live entertainment throughout the weekend, and rides and attractions for younger kids".
People who had travelled to Heysham village expecting to attend the festival, commented on the event Facebook page.
One said: "A lot of wasted journeys could have been avoided.
"There were a lot of people asking shop owners where is it and they were embarrassed to tell people it was not happening."
Another posted: "Very disappointed after travelling to the event and paying for parking for there to be nothing there."
A Kid Zone is being held on the field in Heysham village this weekend (May 2 to 4) by J Bird Event Amusements, with children's rides and attractions.
More information at the J Bird Event Amusements page here: J.bird event amusements | Facebook
An earlier post on the food and drink festival page said: "Sorry for the confusion everyone but the food and drink festival has been cancelled.
"There is an event at Heysham this weekend by J Bird Event Amusements."


Carnforth mum fulfills lifelong dream to publish book she wrote for her own children
New fund opens to support festivals and creative projects in Lancaster district
Morecambe man jailed for possessing thousands of indecent images on mobile
Filming set to start on new series of Morecambe-based TV drama The Bay
TV family's firm becomes official pie suppliers to Morecambe Football Club
Morecambe MP calls on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to step down
Lancaster hospital bosses take extra measures to cope with pressures on services
Future of Lancaster restaurant uncertain as owners announce closure plans
New taxi booking office gets green light to open in Morecambe
Up to 90 new homes near Bay Gateway get thumbs up from council
Carnforth woman tells of weight loss journey ahead of new Morecambe slimming group launch
Park and Ride bus services to Lancaster city centre to reduce
WATCH and LISTEN: Walking with sheep as mayor revives ancient tradition at Lancaster farm
Lancaster University professor is new President of the Royal Astronomical Society
Friends from Morecambe to take on Ultra Marathon for brave toddler
Firefighters and swim centre team give key water safety message on Morecambe school visit
Police probe after stolen motorbike being ridden dangerously found in Morecambe
Man arrested in Lancaster after bridge jump hoax call
Local hospice wins national award for Will donation campaign
Cash boost for babies and families at Royal Lancaster Infirmary after fundraising at local golf club

